jasonf
Silver Member
The \'BEST\' Backhoe
I'm almost afraid to ask this question, because there indeed may be no real 'right' answer, but here goes. I bought a 2710 this fall and now that tax time is over I want a backhoe. I realize that I can't have a CAT backhoe, but maybe a WOODS 7500 type/size would be appropriate. I have read posts about BRADCO, read the Kubota literature about the 4672, and have read endless debate about 3PH VS subframe. I am inclined to spend a little extra now and get a subframe attached model, rather than be disappointed in the future. I saw a BUSH HOG 672 ?(I think) and was NOT impressed with the size or features. /w3tcompact/icons/frown.gif It looked like the pivots didn't have replaceable bushings and looked like the reach was quite small./w3tcompact/icons/mad.gif I don't want to 'dog' anybody's purchased equipment, but would like to find something good for the money.
I need to dig a trench for a trailer that I'm installing, fix up the footing in my barn, remove small trees, and maybe fix up the septic system when the time comes. Anybody out there have something that are very happy with, and thought was a good value, anything out there to stay away from ? As usual I appreciated all who take time to share their experiances with ALL of US /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif.
Jason
I'm almost afraid to ask this question, because there indeed may be no real 'right' answer, but here goes. I bought a 2710 this fall and now that tax time is over I want a backhoe. I realize that I can't have a CAT backhoe, but maybe a WOODS 7500 type/size would be appropriate. I have read posts about BRADCO, read the Kubota literature about the 4672, and have read endless debate about 3PH VS subframe. I am inclined to spend a little extra now and get a subframe attached model, rather than be disappointed in the future. I saw a BUSH HOG 672 ?(I think) and was NOT impressed with the size or features. /w3tcompact/icons/frown.gif It looked like the pivots didn't have replaceable bushings and looked like the reach was quite small./w3tcompact/icons/mad.gif I don't want to 'dog' anybody's purchased equipment, but would like to find something good for the money.
I need to dig a trench for a trailer that I'm installing, fix up the footing in my barn, remove small trees, and maybe fix up the septic system when the time comes. Anybody out there have something that are very happy with, and thought was a good value, anything out there to stay away from ? As usual I appreciated all who take time to share their experiances with ALL of US /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif.
Jason